On this week’s program, a morning run becomes a race against time for a jogger whose heart suddenly stops beating. Considered a “silent killer,” sudden cardiac arrest strikes without warning, and seconds could mean the difference between life and death. In this discussion, heart health experts explain what sudden cardiac arrest does to the body, why hands-only CPR is a lifesaving skill everyone should learn and how community organizations are working together to improve survival and recovery.
Guests:
- Dr. Dale Mueller, cardiovascular surgeon and chairman of the medical executive staff at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital.
- Reed Hammond, CEO, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital and chairperson of the 2025 First Coast American Heart Walk.
- Caitlin Brunell, CEO, American Heart Association, Jacksonville.
Then, a pioneer in neurodegenerative diseases who broke medical barriers and glass ceilings is now breaking her silence. In her new memoir, Dr. Anne Young reflects on her cutting-edge research into movement disorders, her personal struggles with bipolar disorder and why vulnerability in medicine matters.
- Dr. Anne Young, neurologist and author of Disorderly Movements: A Neurologist's Adventures in the Lab and Life.